MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Mexican national has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for illegally re-entering the country. Rogelio Portillo Vasquez, 38, was previously deported to Mexico in May 2012.
According to court documents, Portillo Vasquez was found in Jefferson County, West Virginia in September 2014, without permission. He subsequently pled guilty to one count of ‘Re-entry by a Removed Alien’ in December 2014.
United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced the sentencing in a press release today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Camilletti prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigated.
U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh presided over the case. Portillo Vasquez was sentenced to 24 months in prison for his crime.
The sentencing comes as a result of a thorough investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency worked tirelessly to ensure that Portillo Vasquez was held accountable for his actions.
The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of breaking U.S. immigration laws. Portillo Vasquez’s sentence demonstrates the commitment of the U.S. government to enforcing these laws and protecting its borders.
In related news, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to work towards strengthening its efforts to prevent and investigate immigration-related crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Immigration
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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